'Pharma' Series Review: Earnest Nivin Pauly In A Medico-Thriller That Requires Patience
As clunky as the making might seem, 'Pharma' works best as a fairly engaging second-screen experience.
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As clunky as the making might seem, 'Pharma' works best as a fairly engaging second-screen experience.
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